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Beth’s Bosom Buddies

Atlanta, GA

Story

As you all may know, Beth was diagnosed with breast cancer in January of this year, 2024. Thankfully, it was caught early, and she was diagnosed with DCIS, Ductal Carcinoma in Situ, the best of the best of breast cancers. Beth did not have to have radiation or chemotherapy, thankfully. She had a lumpectomy in late February, and the known cancer was removed. Now, for the next step, she will have a double mastectomy with reconstruction on April 22nd. She's chosen to have a DIEP flap reconstruction, using her own tissue to reconstruct her breast tissue. It's major surgery, typically lasting 9 hrs. She will have a long, hard recovery, but we all know she can do this! Beth will be out of work for six weeks, as she recovers. We are very grateful for all of your support for Beth and her kids.


Special Notes

During this time, the two things that Beth will find most helpful are not having to worry about dinner for her family and spending time with friends. She welcomes home-cooked meals, take-out from a restaurant, or gift cards the kids can use to pick up dinner. The kids don't do fish. So, no fish dishes, please. Otherwise, her family will welcome anything. Some of their favorite restaurants/types of food are Chipotle, Gusto, Indian (Cafe Bombay), Pizza, Shake Shack, and Firehouse Subs. There will be a cooler by the garage doors to leave the food in. Beth's address is 1403 Sheridan Rd, Atlanta, GA 30324. In addition to dinner, you can sign-up to be Beth's buddy for a few hours. Beth will need social support during this process! Taylor is very concerned that her mom will not do well by herself for 6 weeks, so let's keep Beth busy and prove Taylor wrong. Being Beth's buddy can be anything: going for a walk, going to Publix, helping with laundry, watching a show, or telling her a joke. And if you aren't in the Atlanta area, you can sign up for a phone call or Zoom date with Beth during one of the Beth's Buddy time. I know Beth will appreciate anything and everything! If you cannot fulfill your obligation, please "uncheck" it on this page. No worries at all. Thank you so much in advance.

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Beth, We are with you! Love, Kim, Declan and Justin
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For anyone dripping off, thought it would be helpful to share address: 1403 Sheridan Road NE, Atlanta 30324 xx, Dana
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I love this so much! Thank you for organizing ways to help support Beth especially those of us who are far away! I have 2 questions- what are some favorite places you all like to order from for delivery? And is it possible to be a “buddy” virtually? Thanks! Kris
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- I added the answers to your questions in the "Special Notes" section, but putting the info here too. Favorite places for food / type of food include: Chipotle, Gusto, Indian (Cafe Bombay), Pizza, Shake Shack, and Firehouse Subs. And Beth would love to connect with friends who aren't in Atlanta during Beth's Buddy time -- sign up for one of those spots and give Beth a call or schedule a Zoom!
- This is a super idea, I'm glad you thought of it, Amanda! I know that initially Beth will have her Mom and Dad and cousin helping her out, so it's the time after the first few weeks that I'm concerned about. Thank heavens that the kids will be out of school soon. I'm a little further away, but the gift cards for food places should be something I can help with. Thanks again for being such good friends to Beth. Mary Docka, AKA Oma to the kids.
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- Hi Kris - If you'd like to partner, I could be your local liaison for pick up and delivery. Meals aren't my forte so this could be perfect. Let's be buddies and sign up for a slot together. Contact me? laurieburklandwaller@gmail.com
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- Such good questions! Once we find out the answers, I’ll add the information to special notes for those of us not in Atlanta!
- I want to thank you, Amanda, and everyone who signs up to support Beth, Taylor, Will and Chan with your love, food, or a visit during Beth”s recovery. Your support will definitely speed her lo-o-o-n-g period of healing! (Like Taylor, I think Beth will find this forced inactivity difficult. The only other times I can think of that Beth had to really slow down were the three periods of maternity leave and even then I think T had her first visit to a Mexican restaurant around 10 days of age!) Thank you again. Beth’s mother, Martha, aka Grammy to the Taylor, Will, and Chandler.
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